Wow! You've Got to Try Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Anyone who grew up making popcorn balls will remember fondly the quick, hot work of shaping the sticky mixture into balls that would quickly set up. It’s an old-fashioned treat that we’re bringing back because they’re a 100% whole-grain dessert. That’s right—popcorn is a whole grain, and popcorn balls are an easy way to turn those grains into a sweet, healthy treat for the family.

Ann Pittman

December 14, 2016

Hands-on: 35 min Total: 45 min

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/3 cup unpopped popcorn

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup light-colored agave nectar

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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